3D Casting Kit with Premium Dental Plaster

EUR 21,29

Kit Specifications & Ordering Information

Each 3D Casting Kit contains high-performance materials for casting. By default, one physical technical guide is included per order. For bulk orders, please specify the required quantity of guides in the comment field during checkout.

Kit Components:

450g Alginate: Professional-grade chromatic impression material.
1kg Dental Plaster (Type 4): Our highest-strength gypsum, yielding approximately 0.7L of casting mass. This industrial-grade material ensures maximum durability.

Capacity & Set-Time Options:

A single kit provides sufficient material for 1–3 casts, depending on the scale and complexity of the subject. Choose from three performance variants based on your project requirements:

"The Fast" (Rapid): 2.5-minute total working time. Ideal for time-sensitive moulding.
"The Normal" (Standard): 4-minute total working time. Balanced for most applications.
"The Slow" (Extended): 10-minute total working time. Optimised for large-scale or full-body casting.

Technical Note: Colour indicators vary between variants. While "The Fast" is featured in our instructional media, the Standard and Extended versions utilise a Blue/Purple chromatic phase system.

Description

Our professional-grade 3D Casting Kit is engineered for high-precision life casting. The kit utilises pH-neutral, seaweed-derived Alginate - the same high-standard material used in professional dentistry - ensuring a safe, non-toxic, and highly detailed impression of biological forms.

Kit Capacity & Professional Yield Estimates:

A single 3D Casting Kit provides sufficient material for various professional applications. Estimates are based on standard volume requirements:

1 pair of small-to-medium adult hands (interlocked).
Approximately 3 individual infant foot impressions.
1 full-scale adult foot impression.

*Please note: Material consumption is directly proportional to the volume of the subject and the dimensions of the casting vessel used. For industrial or large-scale projects, we recommend calculating volume requirements in advance to ensure sufficient material coverage.

Alginate Variants:

"The Fast" Alginate (High-Efficiency)

Designed for high-efficiency environments and time-sensitive casts.

Mixing Ratio: 1.35L water per 450g powder (Yields approx. 1.5L).
Water Temp: 23°C.
Mixing Phase: 45 sec (White to vivid pink).
Working Phase: 60 sec (Pink).
Setting Time: 45 sec (Returns to white when set).

"The Fast" Alginate (Precision Balance)

Optimised for coordinated multi-subject casts or complex artistic moulds requiring extra preparation time for perfect positioning.

Mixing Ratio: 1.8L water per 450g powder (Yields approx. 2L).
Water Temp: 35°C.
Mixing Phase: 2 min (Light blue to deep purple).
Working Phase: 70 sec (Light purple).
Setting Time: 60 sec (Returns to light blue when set).

"The Slow" Alginate (Large-Scale & Body Casting)

Formulated for large-scale artistic projects, detailed body casting, or complex moulds in themed environments where maximum working time is essential.

Mixing Ratio: 1.8L water per 450g powder (Yields approx. 2L).
Water Temp: 35°C.
Mixing Phase: 5 min (Light blue to deep purple).
Working Phase: 2 min (Light purple).
Setting Time: 3 min (Returns to light blue when set).

*Please note: All listed processing and setting times are for guidance only. Curing and working times may vary based on environmental factors, water temperature, and humidity levels on-site. For large-scale artistic installations or sensitive exhibit fabrication, we recommend performing a small-scale test to ensure the material responds correctly to your specific conditions.

Calculating Alginate Volume Requirements

For professional exhibit fabrication and artistic casting, precise material estimation is crucial for cost-efficiency. The volume of alginate required depends on the complexity of the subject’s pose and the dimensions of the casting vessel. While the subject's physical mass remains constant, an open-hand pose requires a significantly larger vessel than a closed fist, directly impacting material consumption.

To minimise waste in large-scale productions, select a vessel that provides only the necessary clearance around the subject.

Calculation Method:

To determine the exact volume required for your project:

Place the subject (or a prototype) in the intended casting vessel.
Fill the vessel with water to the desired height.
Measure the water volume to establish the total displacement.

Example Calculation:

If the measured volume is 3 litres:

Rapid Alginate: Requires 2 sachets (each sachet yields approx. 1.5L).
Standard/Extended Alginate: Requires 1.5 sachets (each sachet yields approx. 2.0L).

Technical Note: Alginate moulds are single-use only and must be cast within the same working day to ensure dimensional stability and prevent dehydration-induced shrinkage.

High-Strength Dental Plaster

Engineered for maximum durability, our premium dental plaster is approximately 16 times stronger than standard gypsum, achieving a compressive strength of up to 80 MPa.

Technical Application Specifications:

Mixing Ratio: 1 kg of powder to approximately 300 ml (3 dl) of water.
Mixing Time: Approx. 1 minute.
Working Time (Pot Life): Approx. 5 minutes.
Initial Setting Time: Approx. 30 minutes.

Technical Notice: Surface Preparation & Adhesion Guidelines

When planning subsequent surface treatments or painting of the cast, extreme caution is advised regarding the use of petroleum jelly (Vaseline) as a release agent. Petroleum-based products can contaminate the porous surface of the plaster, significantly inhibiting the adhesion of Colour Fix™ or other primers.